Rutherford Co. could move 2028 early voting off Murfreesboro Square
Early voting on Murfreesboro's Public Square may relocate for the 2028 presidential election to the nearby former Bank of America building. The Rutherford County government in August celebrated the $8 million purchase of the bank building on East Main Street. County Commissioner Allen McAdoo said the renovation of the bank could be completed by early 2028 and "ready to go" as the new location for the Election Commission, Building Codes, Planning, Engineering and Finance offices. McAdoo, however,
Manhunt underway for inmate who escaped from Tennessee prison
LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. (Heartland News) - The Tennessee Department of Corrections(TDOC) says a convicted murderer escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex(NWCX) in northwest Tennessee. According to Corrections officials, Jacob Allen Morley, 28, escaped from NWCX, in Tiptonville on Sunday. He is 5′11, 240 lbs. with green eyes and brown hair....
Tennessee farmer describes rising costs as USDA announces $8 billion in relief payments
A Sweetwater farmer says rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and equipment are putting pressure on farmers as the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to distribute $8 billion in one-time relief payments. Josh Watson, a corn and soybean farmer, said his fuel bill recently reached $20,000 — enough to last about...
Tennessee drops in the polls after last-second loss to South Carolina
The Tennessee Vols suffered a brutal loss on Saturday night, falling to the South Carolina Gamecocks 27-24. Malik Orsan drilled a 48-yard walk off field goal to send fans storming onto the field and send the Vols into their bye week on an extremely sour note. So what did it...
Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions
Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one. The state has paid more than a million dollars for lethal injection drugs since 2023, The Tennessean reports....
Missing 26-Year-Old Murfreesboro Man Found Deceased in Smith County on Sunday
GORDONSVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The search for Logan Myers, a Murfreesboro man who had been reported missing by his parents on October 15, 2026, ended in tragedy on Sunday when he was found deceased in Smith County. Officials say there is no evidence of foul play. Logan Myers was reported...
You’re saying it wrong! Study reveals Tennessee’s most mispronounced words
How do you pronounce Worcestershire sauce? According to a new study, Americans are flocking to Google to figure it out.
Down Syndrome Association Walk raises over $300K
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Down Syndrome Association's walk at the state fairgrounds raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. On Oct. 24, the The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee's "The Extra Mile" took place at Wilson County Ag Center to celebrate and support those with Down Syndrome and their families and help raise awareness. The event is the DSAMT's biggest event of the year, and raised over $306,000 and counting.
Prime Rib Weekends Return to Logan’s Roadhouse Oct. 30
The Logan’s Roadhouse fall menu, called Fireside Favorites, arrives at participating restaurants on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. The limited-time menu includes Lemon Caper Fried Chicken, Honey BBQ Pork Chops, a Texas Ribeye and an Apple Pie Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich. Prime Rib returns on weekends starting Oct. 30 and is also available as an option in the Ultimate Roadhouse Feasts for holiday orders. More Eat & Drink News.
Rutherford County residents confront state officials over Middle Point Landfill
State officials were confronted Tuesday over a perceived lack of enforcement from regulators regarding the Middle Point Landfill in Murfreesboro.
